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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253,327.70, 4,879,007.87 and 978,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253,327.70, 4,879,007.87 and 978,248.14 is: 1,467,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253,327.70 : 4,879,007.87 = 978,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253,327.70/4,879,007.87 = 978,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253,327.70x = 4,879,007.87 × 978,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253,327.70x = 4,772,880,356,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,880,356,784.10/3,253,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,076.42

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